Revolutionary Road

from zibilee

Revolutionary Road, originally published in 1961, tells the story of suburban couple Frank and April Wheeler. Frank, a moderately self-obsessed businessman, works for an office equipment company and spends his days finding infinite ways to shirk his responsibilities while flirting and schmoozing ...

from porchsitter55

This book was a wonderfully riveting read, exquisitely written. The characters seemed absolutely tangible in my mind as I read...the story line grabbed me and wouldn't let go until the very last page. The outcome at the end was tragic and moving. This was one of those books that I would have like...

from oldblack

An excellent book. A perceptive analysis of what can go wrong in the lives and relationship of a 20th century American couple. I especially liked the way Yates detailed the characters' thoughts and their rehearsals of what they might say. Somewhat depressing - but that's reality.

from deborahswift

Brilliant deconstruction of a failing marriage, that can't help but grab you as you watch it all unravel. Mostly told from the point of view of Frank, his imagined discourses with his unhappy wife April are poignant reminders that the things we don't say are often truer than the ones we do. Altho...

from Steph86428

This is a good book. Well written. I can't say I liked these characters, but like most marriages in the 50's, this was destin to fail. The people around them were too self absorbed and they both fell into a, "cookie cutter" lifestyle. Overall it was a good story that ended with a victory that mos...